Senior Water Wastewater Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Management -
Management
Water Management
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
Company: CAS Consulting Services (Represented by Luxus Group Recruiting)
Location: Austin, TX (with projects in Central & South Texas)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $132,000 – $159,500 annually (DOE)
Total Compensation Package: $145,000 – $175,000+ (including bonuses, retirement, and benefits)
We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead and manage critical water and wastewater projects throughout Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas
. This position offers the opportunity to direct a growing Water/Wastewater team
, contribute technical expertise, and manage high-profile projects for municipalities and regional agencies across Texas.
You’ll be responsible for guiding projects from concept through construction
, ensuring technical and financial success, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with clients and regulatory agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and management of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and distribution/collection systems
. - Establish project sequencing, create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and oversee projects from inception to completion.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, coordinating across teams, clients, and sub-consultants.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, quality control systems, and infrastructure rehabilitation
. - Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and permits for design projects.
- Collaborate with CAD teams to coordinate detailed drawings.
- Support business development by preparing proposals, marketing materials, and client presentations
. - Partner with the finance team on fee proposals, forecasting, invoicing, and reporting.
- Travel occasionally between Austin and San Antonio for project needs.
- Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field (M.S. preferred).
- Experience: 10+ years in water/wastewater engineering (8+ with M.S.).
- Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas
, held for at least 3 years. - Leadership: Proven ability as a design lead or project manager.
- Technical Expertise: Design and construction of water/wastewater treatment facilities, collection/distribution systems, and rehabilitation projects.
- Software: Proficiency in hydraulic modeling and water/wastewater analysis tools.
- Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and team leadership abilities.
- Local experience with City of Austin, Travis County, Bexar County, SAWS, San Antonio River Authority
, and other Texas municipalities/agencies. - TxDOT pre-certifications.
- Above-market salary + performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and disability coverage.
- Hybrid/flexible work options in a collaborative culture.
- Private headquarters building with on-site amenities including a gym and full-sized offices.
- Professional growth through training, advancement, and leadership opportunities.
- A family-oriented culture with 25+ years of proven success in Texas infrastructure projects.
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